Town · Maine
Unity, Maine
Unity, town, in Waldo County, Maine. Unity had 2,307 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,292 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,858 (±250). GEOID 2302778255.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,307
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,292 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,858 ±250
Median household income
$62,857
±$6,065 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$206,900
±$27,687 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$873
±$73 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Unity and what county is it in?
Unity is a town in Waldo County, Maine. It covers 39.4 square miles of land, 58 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Unity: Unity (CDP, 448 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Unity, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,307 people lived in Unity on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,292 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,858 (±250).
| Measure | Unity | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,858±250 | 40,192 | −467 |
| Households | 574±104 | 17,470 | −268 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.27 | 2.25 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 814±125 | 22,252 | −295 |
Unity's population since 2000
From 1,889 in 2000 to 2,307 in 2025: up 22.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Unity as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Unity?
The median resident of Unity is 27.5 years old; 14.0% are under 18 and 11.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.2%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 3.4%.
| Measure | Unity | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.5±2.2 | 47.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.0%±3.8 pts | 17.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.8%±4.2 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Male | 46.7%±5.2 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0%±2.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.2%±4.0 pts | 92.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±2.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8%±2.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.9%±5.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3%±2.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1%±5.5 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8%±5.9 pts | 9.2% | −12.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2%±4.3 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.1%±6.6 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8%±2.4 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.1%±7.2 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.6%±4.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Unity earn?
Half of Unity's 574 households earn less than $62,857 a year (±$6,065), against $72,782 in Waldo County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $33,208 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $29,649 after inflation. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Unity | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,857±$6,065 | $72,782 | +$29,649 |
| Mean household income | $66,648±$7,477 | $91,541 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,004±$2,728 | $40,336 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3%±6.2 pts | 12.0% | −12.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.6%±18.3 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.2%±7.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.0%±3.8 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±4.4 pts | 89.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Unity?
Owners occupy 72.3% of Unity's occupied homes and renters 27.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $206,900 by its owner (±$27,687). The median renter pays $873 a month including utilities, and 31.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Unity | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $206,900±$27,687 | $257,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $873±$73 | $1,021 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.5%±15.4 pts | 33.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,398±$165 | $1,542 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.3%±7.8 pts | 81.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.7%±7.8 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Housing units | 814±125 | 22,252 | −295 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±6.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.7%±14.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.4%±8.6 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.8%±5.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±3.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.0%±3.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.4%±5.6 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.1%±5.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Unity building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units in Unity in 2025 (15 in single-family houses), 8.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Unity work and get to work?
56.4% of Unity's workers drive alone and 15.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes.
| Measure | Unity | Waldo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4%±8.5 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±4.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 56.4%±11.7 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6%±4.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 17.5%±8.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.8%±8.3 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min±3.8 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Unity?
No census tract lies mostly in Unity; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 460.02Waldo County | 5,198 | $62,333 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Unity) · Census block assignment files
How does Unity compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Unity is the 4,354th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 128th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Unity ranks 225th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 128th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 210th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 257th | 353 |
| Median household income | 225th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 350th | 353 |
| Median home value | 241st | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 231st | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 54th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 261st | 352 |
| Median age | 349th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 263rd | 353 |
| Work from home | 133rd | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 258th | 352 |
Unity's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Unity with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Unity?
14 of the 57 figures for Unity on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Unity are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.